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IASbaba Daily Prelims Test [Day 4]
Questions and Answers

1. Consider the following rivers

1.
2.
3.
4.

Krishna
Kaveri
Godavari
Penganga

The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged from south to north is
1.
2.
3.
4.

2, 1,3 and 4
1,2,3 and 4
1, 3, 4 and 2
3, 2, 1 and 4

Solution: (a)
Explanation: Check the Map of drainage system in Atlas

2. Assertion (A): The frequency of floods in North Indian plains has increased in recent
times.
Reason (R): There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

Solution: 1
The second statement is true as deposition reduces the depth and in rainy season the river
outflows leading to flood.

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3. Given are the Indian Rivers and corresponding National Parks

1. Lohit
2. Chambal
3. Narmada

Orang National Park

Rajaji National Park
Kanha National Park

Select the correct match

1.
2.
3.
4.

Only 2
1 and 3
Only 3
1, 2 and 3

Solution: 3
Explanation:Rajaji National Parkspread across Dehradun, Haridwar and Pauri districts of
Uttarakhand.
Kanha National Park located in the upper reaches of Narmada and The Orang National
Park, located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrangand Sonitpur
districts of Assam.
4. Which of the following Rivers does not pass throughTropic of Cancer?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Sabarmati
Mahi
Damodar
Luni

Solution: 4
The River Luni: In Rajasthan

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5. Amongst the following the river that passes through most number of countries?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Zambezi
River Severn
Danube
Missisippi

Solution- 3
Explanation- The Danube River touches or passes through ten countries, more than any
other river. The Danube begins in Germany and encounters Austria, Slovakia, Hungary,
Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Ukraine. It eventually flows into the Black
Sea.

6. Consider the following statements

1. The West flowing rivers contains very less amounts of Silt and due to its fast speed it
cannot make delta.
2. Rivers arriving into a sea with high tidal range will not form delta because the
changes in the tidal area will wash away the sediments brought by the river.
3. Western rivers flows in the fault region created by the mountains Vindhya and
Satpura which are rocky and devoid of any alluvial material. Hence no Delta
formation
Select the correct statement/s
1.
2.
3.
4.

Only 1
1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
Only 2

Solution: 3
Self Explanatory

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7. Imagine you are travelling from New Delhi towards North. If you go vertically upwards
towards Jammu and Kashmir, select the correct sequence in which you will cross these
rivers
1.
2.
3.
4.

Ravi-Beas-Ravi-Satluj-Jhelum
Satluj-Beas-Ravi-Chenab-Indus
Satluj-Beas-Ravi-Chenab-Jhelum
Ravi-Beas-Ravi-Satluj-Indus

Solution- 2
Explanation: If one travels vertically upward, he/she will not cross Jhelum as it flows NorthWest of J&K. Other rivers will come in the sequence as mentioned in option 2.

8. Suppose you are travelling along the Eastern Ghat on Eastern Coast of India from
Northern to Southern region, the sequence in which you will cross these rivers
1.
2.
3.
4.

Krishna-Godavari-Mahanadi-Kaveri
Mahanadi-Krishna -Godavari-Kaveri
Krishna-Godavari-Mahanadi-Kaveri
Mahanadi-Godavari-Krishna-Kaveri

Solution: 4
Explanation: Check the Map of India

9. Consider the statements w.r.t Ganges Drainage System and Peninsular Drainage System
1. Peninsular rivers bear the exception of flowing through Rift valleys,like Narmada,
while Ganges Rivers have no such feature.
2. All Peninsular rivers are characterized by fixed course, absence of meanders and
non-perennial flow of water while Ganges rivers are perennial, having meanders and
have non-fixed courses.
Select the correct statement/s
1.
2.
3.
4.

Only 1
Only 2
Both
None

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Solution: 4
Explanation: Damodar River, a river Ganges River System occupies the eastern margins of
the Chotanagpur Plateau where it flows through a rift valley. So, first statement is wrong.
Peninsular rivers are characterized by fixed course, absence of meanders and non-perennial
flow of water. The Narmada and Tapi which flow through the rift valley are, however,
exceptions. Hence none of the statements are correct.

10. Consider the following Dams

1.
2.
3.
4.

Barna Dam
Pawna Dam
Maithoon Dam
Gandhi Sagar Dam

Chambal River
Maval River
Barakar River
Chambal River

Select the correct options

1.
2.
3.
4.

1, 2 and 3
3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4

Solution: 2
Explanation:
Barna Dam: Barna River in MP
Pawna Dam: Maval River in Maharashtra
Maithoon Dam: Barakar River in Jharkhand
Gandhi Sagar Dam: Chambal River in MP

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11. Recently US Food Administration has banned Trans Fats. Consider the following
statements w.r.t it1. Unsaturated and Saturated Fatty Acids having double bond (in trans position) that
are produced artificially.
2. Trans fats enhances the risk of coronary heart disease by decreasing the level of Low
Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and increasing the level of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Select the correct code
1.
2.
3.
4.

Only 1
Only 2
Both
None

Solution- 4
Explanation- Trans fats are Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs). These fats are unsaturated

hydrocarbons. Unsaturated hydrocarbons have double or triple bonds. The name trans
signifies the arrangements of double bond in trans position.
Since Trans Fats are having double bond, they cannot be saturated fatty acids. Hence first
statement is wrong.
LDL is a Bad Cholesterol and Trans Fats raises its level leading to coronary heart disease.
Therefore 2nd statement is also wrong.

12. Recent report by NASA presents a horrible picture of Ground Water Depletion and
Indian region appears to be severely affected. Consider the statements w.r.t Ground
Water
1. The concentration of living organism like bacteria and viruses are high in ground
water.
2. The motion of ground water is constant and always run downward due to effect of
gravity.
Select the correct code
1.
2.
3.
4.

Only 1
Only 2
Both
None

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Solution- 4
Explanation- Ground water is microbiologically very pure. The motion is constant but along
with downward run due to gravity, ground water can also move upward due to pressure
difference (flow from higher pressure area to lower pressure areas)

13. Which of the following are forms of Martial Arts in India?

1. Pari Khanda
2. Kalarippayattu
3. Silambam
Select the correct code
1.
2.
3.
4.

Only 1
1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
Only 2

Solution- 3
Explanation- Kalarippayattu is a famous Indian martial art from land of attraction Kerala and
one of the oldest fighting systems in existence. It is practiced in most of the part of
south India. Silambam is a weapon-based Indian martial art from Tamil Nadu. Every state
has its own style of martial arts. A wide variety of weapons are used in silamban, some of
which are not found anywhere else in the world. Silambam art also used animal movements
of snake, tiger, eagle forms and foot work patterns is play a key role here as well. Another
part of Silambam is Kuttu varisai, it is the unarmed kind of martial art.
Pari-khanda is a style of sword and shield fighting from Bihar. This art is created by the
rajputs. Pari-khanda steps and techniques are also used in Chau dance.

14. It is an ancient form of puppetry that tells stories of the Santhal way of life and
migration. It is?

1. Chadar Badar
2. Suta Kandhei
3. Baunsa Rani

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4. Sanchar

Solution- 1
Recently government is promoting the dying art forms of ancient and medieval India. Do
prepare a list of them more specifically which are in news.

15. Amongst the following, Migratory Birds coming to India in summer season are
1.
2.
3.
4.

Eurasian Golden Oriole

Wood Sandpiper
Cuckoos
Greater Flamingo

Select the correct code

1.
2.
3.
4.

1, 2 and 3
2 and 3
1 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution: 3
Explanation: Many articles can be found in newspapers regarding migratory birds coming to
India. They are indicators of climate change
Migratory Birds Coming to India in Winter Season

Siberian Cranes
Greater Flamingo
Ruff
Black winged Stilt
Common Teal
Common Greenshank
Northern Pintail
Yellow Wagtail
White Wagtail
Northern Shoveler
Rosy Pelican
Gadwall
Wood Sandpiper
Spotted Sandpiper
Eurasian Wigeon

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Black tailed Godwit

Spotted Redshank
Starling
Bluethroat
Long billed Pipit

Migratory Birds Coming to India in Summer Season

Asian Koel
Black crowned Night Heron
Eurasian Golden Oriole
Comb Duck
Blue-cheeked Bee Eater
Blue-tailed Bee-Eater
Cuckoos

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